Guidebook for Jacksonville
Food Scene
Metro Diner
3302 Hendricks AveHighly rated local Diner with a few locations.
metrodiner.com
Steak 'n Shake
10661 San Jose BlvdOpen 24 hrs.
Good food at good prices. Shrimp, Ribs, Zingers (Chicken Tenders), Prime Rib. Captain Jacks dessert! Nice lunch specials also. Adjoining Sports Bar, Pool Tables....
Multiple locations.
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Miller's Ale House - Jacksonville Mandarin
11112 San Jose BlvdGood food at good prices. Shrimp, Ribs, Zingers (Chicken Tenders), Prime Rib. Captain Jacks dessert! Nice lunch specials also. Adjoining Sports Bar, Pool Tables....
Multiple locations.
Its Chinese. They are very accommodating to special requests, and substitutions. Good amount of vegetables used.
China Garden
10550 Old St Augustine RdIts Chinese. They are very accommodating to special requests, and substitutions. Good amount of vegetables used.
Brickstone Pizza
445 State Rd 13I like their Calzone and the Lasagna. Havent tried much else.
Al's Pizza
303 Atlantic BoulevardMore of a NY Style Pizza. Nice sit down restaurant.
Renna's Pizza
592 Marsh Landing PkwyThey offer a Neapolitan thin crust pizza.
Chicago style Stuffed Pizza. Not deep dish, but Stuffed! There is a difference.
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Ale Pie House
3951 St Johns AveChicago style Stuffed Pizza. Not deep dish, but Stuffed! There is a difference.
Firehouse Subs Julington Creek
465-13 FL-13Some of the best subs in town.
Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille
46 Avenida MenendezNew Orleans / NOLA inspired restaurant.
Always enjoy their grilled chicken sandwich. If you want bacon cheese fries, they have that as well.
Cruisers Grill
3 Saint George StreetAlways enjoy their grilled chicken sandwich. If you want bacon cheese fries, they have that as well.
American Legion
1 Anderson CirRight at the foot of the Bridge of Lions. Always served decent drinks and food.
Seafood, Drinks.... Nice 2nd floor balcony to enjoy the air or people watching while your at it. Reminds me of New Orleans.
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Blue Water Daiquiri & Oyster Bar
205 1st St NSeafood, Drinks.... Nice 2nd floor balcony to enjoy the air or people watching while your at it. Reminds me of New Orleans.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
11470 San Jose BlvdBuffet!
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
11701-60 San Jose BlvdKrispy Kreme
11117 San Jose BlvdParks & Nature
Park with a couple short trails for walking or running, Butterfly Garden, Picnic Pavilion. Historic House overlooking Bluff/River.
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Alpine Groves Park
2060 FL-13Park with a couple short trails for walking or running, Butterfly Garden, Picnic Pavilion. Historic House overlooking Bluff/River.
Activity Park. Trails, Saltwater Marsh, Kayaking....
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Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
505 Guana River RdActivity Park. Trails, Saltwater Marsh, Kayaking....
Mandarin Park
14780 Mandarin RdNice pier that overlooks Julington Creek.
Ocean Front Park. Pay to access. Don't park on the sand too long, as the ocean may take your vehicle.
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Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood DrOcean Front Park. Pay to access. Don't park on the sand too long, as the ocean may take your vehicle.
Beach parking is behind the Publix Shopping center. East of the pier.
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Vilano Beach Fishing Pier
260 Vilano RdBeach parking is behind the Publix Shopping center. East of the pier.
Riverfront Park. One or two walking trails, two piers overlooking the St Johns RIver.
River Town Boulevard
River Town BoulevardRiverfront Park. One or two walking trails, two piers overlooking the St Johns RIver.
Sightseeing
North Guana Outpost
4415 Mickler RdKayak Rental - northguanaoutpost.com
St. Augustine
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice Restaurant, Bar, Music Venue. They have a blues night on Sunday Night.
Whiskey Jax Kitchen & Cocktails
10915 Baymeadows RdNice Restaurant, Bar, Music Venue. They have a blues night on Sunday Night.
There is a Speakeasy around the side. Door is relatively unmarked and is on the side street, in the same building as Grape & Grain. Jazz and Prohibition cocktails are at hand.
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Grape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco BlvdThere is a Speakeasy around the side. Door is relatively unmarked and is on the side street, in the same building as Grape & Grain. Jazz and Prohibition cocktails are at hand.
More alternative style club. Music, Burlesque shows / Performance art etc....
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Eclipse
4219 St Johns AveMore alternative style club. Music, Burlesque shows / Performance art etc....
Bar with Pool, Darts, DJ. Cater more to the LGBT crowd, but not solely. A mixed bag.
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Park Place Lounge
931 King StBar with Pool, Darts, DJ. Cater more to the LGBT crowd, but not solely. A mixed bag.
Broken Spoke Saloon
1151 US-1Daytona Beach area. Biker Bar.
Beaver Bar Ormond Beach
1105 US-1Daytona Beach Area, Biker Bar
Iron Horse Saloon
1068 US-1Daytona Beach area. Biker Bar
Harmonious Monks
320 1st St NBeaches Bar and Music Venue
Mango's Beach Bar & Grille
602 1st St NDive Bar. Jukebox and Pool Tables.
Locals Bar - with menu, pool tables, happy hours, bands, outdoor covered seating.
Mardi Gras Sport Grill
123 San Marco AveLocals Bar - with menu, pool tables, happy hours, bands, outdoor covered seating.
Essentials
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10550 Old St Augustine RdPublix Pharmacy at Plantation Plaza
2750 Race Track RdATM (Regions Bank)
445 State Rd 13Bank of America Financial Center
425 State Rd 13Entertainment & Activities
Regal Avenues Stadium 20 & RPX
9525 Philips HwyCinemark Tinseltown and XD
4535 Southside BlvdOlder style theater, but has tables between seats, serve pizza, beer etc....
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San Marco Theatre
1996 San Marco BlvdOlder style theater, but has tables between seats, serve pizza, beer etc....
Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events - Jacksonville, FL
6601 Executive Park Ct NIndoor Go Carts
The Edge Rock Gym
3563 Philips HwyClimbing
The Great Escape Room
1910 Wells RoadYou may go in, but not everybody comes out.
Veterans Park
1332 Veterans PkwyPublic Skateboard park
Kayak Rental on the Intracoastal waterway / Tolomato River
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Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill
377 S Roscoe BlvdKayak Rental on the Intracoastal waterway / Tolomato River
Ed Austin Regional Park
11751 McCormick RdDisc Golf
Shopping
St. Augustine Indoor Mall
500 Outlet Mall BlvdSt Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrThe Avenues
10300 Southside Blvd